Branden Collins
b'Branden Collins, founder of the design studio The Young Never Sleep, is a deep thinker. I had such a blast during our conversation about the complex and thought-provoking world of tech, creativity, and the endless possibilities they hold. As an interdisciplinary designer, Branden has worked at Cartoon Network and Snap, but he\\u2019s also been heads down in the Atlanta creative community as well, which he\\u2019s just returning to after a stint in Los Angeles.\\n\\nWe talked about the ever-evolving landscape of social media, including the rise of microblogging platforms (as a response to Twitter\\u2019s X-ification), the cautiousness in navigating the digital realm, and some potential ethical issues surrounding AI and VR. Branden also shared his philosophy of technoculture, and we explored world building, information science, issues sex workers face in online platforms, and the parallels between past technological shifts and the emergence of the metaverse.\\n\\nThis episode will definitely make you think twice about the tech we build, how we use it, and how it affects our world!'